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The objects of charity are to help and educate children and young people, through informal education and leisure time activities to develop their physical, mental and spiritual, moral and cultural capabilities, to achieve their full potential, that they may grow up to full maturity, as responsible individuals and members of their communities and society.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAction 4 Youth is a registered education nonprofit based in Aylesbury, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £3M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Action 4 Youth has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.
Action 4 Youth is located in Aylesbury, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.
Based on official tax filings, Action 4 Youth has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 99% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £790K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Action 4 Youth is classified as a Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £3M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Action 4 Youth. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Action 4 Youth has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 96% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The objects of charity are to help and educate children and young people, through informal education and leisure time activities to develop their physical, mental and spiritual, moral and cultural capabilities, to achieve their full potential, that they may grow up to full maturity, as responsible individuals and members of their communities and society. Action 4 Youth is classified as a education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1994.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Action 4 Youth's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £3M is well above the peer average of £790K.
Action 4 Youth is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. ACTION 4 YOUTH is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
ACTION 4 YOUTH is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
ACTION 4 YOUTH is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (11)
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NeutralTrailblazing Aylesbury solicitor among 18 Bucks residents in New Year Honours List - Bucks Herald
Honours in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire - BBC
Honours in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire - BBC
Conservationist, councillor and broadcaster among residents in New Years Honours - Bucks Free Press
Franklins Solicitors reveals charity line-up for £50 Challenge 2026 - Northampton Chronicle and Echo
Franklins Solicitors reveal their charity line-up for 2026 - allthingsbusiness.co.uk
Nine free things to do in Buckinghamshire this Christmas - Bucks Free Press
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- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Action 4 Youth
- What is Action 4 Youth?
- Action 4 Youth is a education nonprofit organization based in Aylesbury, United Kingdom. The objects of charity are to help and educate children and young people, through informal education and leisure time activities to develop their physical, mental and spiritual, moral and cultural capabilities, to achieve their full potential, that they may grow up to full maturity, as responsible individuals and members of their communities and society.
- When was Action 4 Youth founded?
- Action 4 Youth was founded in 1994.
- Where is Action 4 Youth located?
- Headquartered in Aylesbury, United Kingdom.
- What is Action 4 Youth's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Action 4 Youth trustworthy?
- Action 4 Youth has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Action 4 Youth's website?
- https://www.action4youth.org
- Are donations to Action 4 Youth tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.